The Vanuatu Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (VFIPA) Board was briefed on the Port Vila Central Business District (CBD) recovery and rebuild programme on September 22, 2026.
The presentation was delivered by Nik Regenvanu, Project Manager Recovery in the Department of Urban Affairs and Planning’s Project Management Unit.
“The CBD rebuild is not only about recovery. It is also about creating a safer, more resilient and economically active city centre that gives businesses and investors greater confidence,” Mr Regenvanu said.
The presentation provided an update on the Government’s work to support the CBD’s recovery and long-term redevelopment following the December 2024 earthquake.
Discussions covered the Port Vila CBD Vision and Concept Plan, geotechnical guidance, infrastructure and urban-design priorities, business recovery, and opportunities to strengthen investor awareness and confidence in the redevelopment of Port Vila.
The engagement highlighted the importance of ensuring that existing and prospective investors have access to accurate and current information about the CBD rebuild, relevant planning requirements and emerging development priorities.
It also provided an opportunity to consider how the Government and VFIPA can work together to communicate the Government’s vision for a safer, more resilient and economically active city centre, while encouraging responsible investment.
Continued coordination between the Government, VFIPA, Port Vila City Council, development partners and the private sector will be important as the rebuild programme progresses.
The VFIPA Board welcomed the presentation and the opportunity to learn more about the progress being made in the CBD’s recovery and long-term redevelopment.